KS2 Teacher - Barnsley

Full-Time | September Start | Fixed-Term Until February | Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for your next opportunity? Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Barnsley to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teacher to cover a maternity leave from September until February.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school with a strong leadership team and make a positive impact during a full-time maternity cover placement.

The Role

As the KS2 Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Prepare pupils for their next stage of learning through high-quality teaching and effective classroom practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Uphold high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and achievement.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have proven experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Be confident planning, delivering, and assessing lessons independently.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be committed to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• A full-time maternity cover placement from September until February.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Primary Consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work in a welcoming and supportive Barnsley primary school.
• Potential opportunities for future long-term and permanent roles within our partner schools.

If you're an experienced KS2 Teacher looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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